Other useful travel information:
Vaccinations: We recommend you have a dental and medical check-up before the holiday
Passport: A full passport is required for visiting this destination.
Baggage: Your allowable baggage is one main piece of luggage per person, other than your bike and a small day pack.
Meals: This holiday is available on a B&B basis only. For lunch you can stop off at local shops and pack a picnic or stop at a cafe or restaurant en route. You can take your evening meals either at your accommodation or in local restaurants. Recommendations for places to eat will be included in your route notes.
Travel Insurance: It is a condition of your trip that you are covered by a medical and personal accident insurance policy that includes repatriation to your home country and cover for all planned activities.
Grade: 2 Gentle, On undulating or rolling terrain, occasional moderate / challenging climbs. No high altitude ascents & the odd short steep climbs. For semi-regular riders / relative novices wishing to gain experience & fitness. 40-50 miles / 60-80 kms per day.
Airport transfer: For this tour we ask that you fly into and back from Bari airport (BRI). Please arrive between 09:00 and 16:00 and depart between 11:00 and 19:00. Please note – If you make travel arrangements that fall outside of the time windows there may be an additional charge for your transfers.
Terrain: Your tour will take you through a mixture of flat and rolling countryside, mainly on quiet country and coastal roads with great views. The section along the coast is more of a rollercoaster and there are busier sections when entering and leaving Lecce. Some of the countryside roads have some potholes and conditions have deteriorated.
Bike Hire: The hire bikes are typically Specialized Allez road bikes. They are great bikes with good quality components and generally come equipped with at least one bottle cage, a saddle bag and a small pump. We can also include a helmet which should be requested at time of booking. Please note that your bike will come with flat pedals as standard, so please do bring your own if you use clip-in pedals.
Vehicle Support: There is no vehicle support on this tour, however your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation. We do provide a 24-hour emergency contact number for you to call if you encounter any problems during the trip. Please note that this may incur additional charges depending on the nature of the action required.
Hotel upgrade: option applies to all 7 nights.
Daily departures: between March and October, excluding the hotter summer months of July and August.
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This interesting and eclectic region is steeped in history and has been governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards over the centuries, each leaving their own distinctive mark, from local dialects and flavoursome cuisine to unique architecture.
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